Second Home Restaurant is a mixture of carrots, onions and celery used to flavor stocks and soups. Named after this concoction, this restaurant is located in the lobby of the JW Marriott at Cherry Creek and serves eclectic American cuisine. Award Winning Chef Bryan Moscatello combines classic European recipes with fresh seasonal ingredients, giving a whole new meaning to the word 'flavor'. The outdoor patio tempts you to enjoy your meal while taking advantage of the pleasant Colorado weather. The knowledgeable staff will help you team your food with the right wines.

Two friends, John Elway and Tim Schmidt came together to create this restaurant. They put together a menu that's always evolving and a wine list with prices that won't burn a hole in your pocket. The restaurant boasts of serving the freshest food and there is a lot on offer to tickle your palate. The duck tacos, shrimp cocktail, lamb fondue and cured meat board are a must from the range of starters. From the main course, go for the crab fried rice, prime rib, Hawaiian sun fish and steak loaf. The wine list is extensive, with wines from Australia, Argentina, Spain and California waiting to accompany you on your gourmet journey.

Since its inception in 1971, the Bull and Bush pub has been offering patrons a cozy place to drink in an authentic London atmosphere. The interior is weathered and worn, yet the dark wood, red glass lanterns, and coppertop bar still manage to exude a Victorian feel. Around ten microbrews are always on tap. Each emulates the finest intoxicating flavors Great Britain has to offer. To complement the beer, you can order the standard pub grub, including burgers, sandwiches and wings. But the highlight of the menu is definitely the fish and chips. Call ahead or check the website for more.

Named for the late Chopper Travaglani, a longtime trainer for the Denver Nuggets, this upscale sports bar attracts the 30 and 40 something crowds of Cherry Creek. The bar has a lot of televisions for sports watching. Darts, pool tables and video games are available. There is outdoor seating and a bar area available for lounging in the open air during the warm months. Try one of its excellent pizzas. The hand-rolled dough gives the pies a special taste. It also serves burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.

This old Victorian theater carries a long cultural legacy. Built in 1878 with Colorado granite, the Central City Opera House boasts of perfect acoustics behind walls that are four feet thick. After the gold rush subsided, the theater stopped operations. However, it was reopened in 1932 and has been at the center of opera performances in Colorado. Inside the opera house, do notice the impressive fresco on the ceiling, painted by John C. Massman. Every opera is in English. To know more, call ahead.

This gem's gelatos and sorbets come in a dizzying range of flavors, although the tart citrus flavors are always the best. You can get a variety of chocolates, often hazelnut, banana, and coffee, and the flavors change daily. Pints and quarts are available for take home orders. The dining room is small and features a few tables, and a colorful fresco gives the place a true Italian touch. Outdoor seating is available.

Long considered the black sheep of Cherry Creek North Shopping District upscale entertainment district, this lively neighborhood tavern serves some of the best bar food in town. The only catch is trying to snare a table, for it is always busy. The bar serves 19 beers on tap and 120 in bottles. For dining options, try the bar's famous homemade Green Chili or a plate of cold pot roast with horseradish sauce. There is also a poolroom in the back.

If you're around Washington park and are looking for a place to watch the game, then head over to The Tavern Wash Park. If you have visited any of the other Tavern locations, then you will notice how different this one particularly is. It might be a smaller place, but the interiors definitely more tasteful done. The place is mostly busy, and you might find the service a little slow, but it still makes a good visit.

The Rackhouse Pub is well-hidden, but worth seeking out for those who want a unique and atmospheric place to socialize over drinks. Located in a historic former brewery, Rackhouse is not within walking distance of much, but it's location right off of the highway near Wash Park means it is a short drive from everywhere in Denver proper. Every night has a different unique special, like Free Bacon Sundays and Whiskey Wednesdays. Let's not forget there is also a daily lunch special of sandwiches, sides, and beer is also available. Even the food is a twist on the usual bar fare, with crabs and lobster mac, alongside the burgers and wings. Seek out Rackhouse, it's uniqueness makes it worthwhile.

The word "pub" is thrown around any American bar that wants to seem a bit cooler than others with minimal regard for what a true pub actually is. The Pub on Pearl is a rare exception to this rule; while still not a true British pub, it is much more than just a bar with a kitschy name. Located on the corner of the original South Pearl district just off I-25, Pub on Pearl is a large, spacious bar with lots of comfortable couches and booths in addition to the bar stools and tables, catchy indie and local music with the occasional live acts, and events such as poker night on Wednesdays. The drink selection is affordable but nothing special and the food is typical bar fare, but Pub on Pearl is mostly about the social experience. Stop by on a sports game day for a welcoming and hysterically good time. - Sabrina Zirakzadeh